Potatoes and Beans mixed Coconut Chicken
Creamy coconut slightly spicy potatoes and green beans mixed one pot chicken dish can be made in less than 30 minutes and perfect for a easy quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thigh fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 small white potatoes cubed; peeling optional for extra fiber
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 1/2 brown onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 small green chilli chopped
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 3 whole cloves
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup 100% coconut cream look for no additives
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the curry powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cloves, salt, and vinegar. Stir until evenly coated.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep pan. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green chilli. Sauté until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Brown Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pot. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Add Potatoes: Stir in the cubed potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated with the spices.
- Simmer: Pour in the water and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
- Add Final Components: Stir in the frozen green beans and the coconut cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes. The frozen beans will cook quickly and help thicken the gravy.
- Serve: Serve hot with boiled basmati rice or toasted crusty bread to soak up the creamy gravy.
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Notes
- The Frozen Advantage: Using frozen green beans is a logical efficiency choice—it removes the need for trimming and washing, allowing you to move directly to flavor integration.
- Process Timing: Chicken thighs are used because their cooking window perfectly aligns with the time needed to soften the potatoes, ensuring neither is overcooked.
- Pure Texture: By choosing 100% coconut cream without guar gum, you ensure a clean, natural emulsion that won't become "slimy" during the simmer.